global sourcing manager

Unger Enterprises, LLC.

<div>
 
 
 Unger Enterprises, a BISSELL, Inc. subsidiary is looking for a Global Sourcing Project Manager. The Global Sourcing Project Manager is a key member of the Supply Chain Team whose main responsibility is to ensure the launch of New or improved products is completed on-time, within all quality requirements and within budget. This person will be a critical member of New Product Development Project Teams and specifically manage the key dates of New Product Development, coordinating with Research and Development, Marketing and Operations. The Global Sourcing Project Manager will participate regularly in product development planning meetings and be the Sourcing leads to provide progress on timings, key dates that have to be met to keep the project on track, quotations, vendor resources and supply chain information on numerous projects concurrently. She/he will also be responsible for working with the Global Sourcing Team to select the most qualified vendor for a particular project(s).
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Website: www.ungerglobal.com
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 COMPANY OVERVIEW
 
 
 
 Founded in 1964 in Hamburg, Germany, Unger has become the global leader in professional and commercial cleaning tools. With deep roots in professional window cleaning, the company has expanded into janitorial, sanitation, and retail channels, distributing products to over 80 countries. Headquartered in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Unger employs nearly 300 people across facilities in the U.S., Germany, the U.K., and France. In 2025, Unger Enterprises became part of Bissell, Inc, a strategic move that positions the company for continued growth, innovation, and operational synergy. As a division within the Bissell portfolio, Unger remains focused on delivering high-quality, ergonomic, and productivity-enhancing cleaning tools to professionals and consumers alike.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Primary Responsibilities
 
 :
 
 
 
 
 
 &bull; Proactively manage changes in scope, identify potential crises, and devise contingency plans for both local and global projects to ensure Launch dates are met
 
 
 &bull; Provide quotations, costing and schedule (lead-time) information with alternatives
 
 
 &bull; Provide guidance on cost and time implications to Project Team on new ideas/changes
 
 
 &bull; Lead in the US the sourcing project management and support for any sourcing change activity
 
 
 &bull; Coordinate competitive and capable vendors to meet the needs of the project and business
 
 
 &bull; Organize and present required information to assist with project evaluation and vendor selection to Project Leaders according to strict deadlines
 
 
 &bull; Ensure that the Engineering Bill of Materials is set up in Navision from the onset of a project
 
 
 &bull; Utilize Navision to track costs throughout a project for immediate review
 
 
 &bull; Develop and maintain the Global Capital Plan
 
 
 Interfaces:
 
 
 &bull; Will communicate with the following daily:
 
 
 o Suppliers(domestic and international)
 
 
 o Project Managers for New Products
 
 
 o Product Development Engineers
 
 
 o Marketing/Channel Mgrs
 
 
 o Forecasting/Planning
 
 
 o Quality Department
 
 
 o Finance
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Required skills, experience &ndash; MUST have these
 
 :
 
 
 &bull; 5 years in a purchasing or sourcing role in a manufacturing environment
 
 
 &bull; Demonstrated leadership and vision in managing major projects or initiatives and managing staff.
 
 
 &bull; Strong project management skills
 
 
 &bull; Strong organizational skills; ability to multi-task and work on several projects simultaneously
 
 
 &bull; Strong cross-cultural communication skills
 
 
 &bull; Strong negotiating skills
 
 
 &bull; Analytical skills to support total cost of ownership type assessments
 
 
 &bull; Knowledge of Logistics and Freight Forwarding
 
 
 &bull; Experience at working independently and in a team-oriented, collaborative environment
 
 
 &bull; Reacts to project adjustments and alterations promptly and efficiently
 
 
 &bull; Can conform to shifting priorities, demands and timelines through analytical and problem-solving capabilities
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Ideal Additional experience, knowledge, skills
 
 :
 
 
 &bull; Knowledge of metal stamping
 
 
 &bull; Injection molding
 
 
 &bull; Assembly
 
 
 &bull; Aluminum and Steel Tubing
 
 
 &bull; Textiles
 
 
 &bull; Packaging
 
 
 &bull; Project Management Tool e.g. MS Project
 
 
 
 
 
 
 Work Environment
 
 
 
 &bull; Typical office setting requiring the ability to sit for long periods of time
 
 
 &bull; High frequency of computer use
 
 
 &bull; Occasional lifting up to 20 lbs
 
 
 
 Education:
 
 
 
 &bull; Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Business, Finance or related fields. Relevant work experience excepted in lieu of degree.
 
 
 
 Language
 
 :
 
 
 &bull; English, Mandarin &ndash; nice to have
 
 
 
</div>

Global Sourcing Project Manager

Amazon.com

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
Global MHE procurement components team secures the supplier technology, solutions, and capacity required to deliver the highly automated FC technology road-map. Our team also directs the global MHE components acquisition and supplier development for One-MHS, customer fulfillment (GCF), specialty fulfillment (GSF), and transportation (ATS) operations. These solutions require continuous engineering development, emerging and disruptive technology innovations and long-term supplier partnerships. We are filling a key role on our global components sourcing team, which will be exclusively supporting the Megatron program and driving Direct-Sourcing in an effort to pull-in 2027/2028 programs to build up peak capacity in our First-Mile network.
 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Engage with the Megatron team as the Single-Threaded Lead from the Components team to provide the solutions by Direct-Sourcing from OEMs, achieving shorter leadtimes, lower cost, and increased flexibility and capacity compared to traditional turnkey MHE solutions provided by MHE Integrators.</li><li>Lead cross-functional sourcing events, negotiate with suppliers, and execute contracts to optimize Amazon&rsquo;s competitive position for the procured equipment necessary to deliver the goals of Megatron
</li><li>Develop and implement category sourcing strategies for equipment &amp; components that form the overall MHE system or sub-systems</li><li>Develop and manage strong strategic relationships with our key suppliers and business partners to reduce cost, compress project lifecycles, advance solution quality and improve capital efficiencies.
</li><li>Facilitate suppliers&rsquo; understanding of Amazon global policies, equipment design standards, budget and cost targets, and service and quality expectations
</li><li>Drive suppliers&rsquo; continuous improvement and development program in support of quality, delivery and cost performance metrics.
</li><li>Support common global supplier selection processes, global supplier development processes, and continued managed expansion of the global supplier base.
</li><li>Manage common global supplier metrics and data reporting to support the achievement of continuous cost improvement targets.
</li><li>Lead special projects on a worldwide basis to reduce costs, improve efficiencies, improve performance of strategic suppliers, and improve project implementation results.
</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of relevant strategic sourcing and category management in indirect categories such as professional services, support or maintenance spend, supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience</li><li>3+ years of supply chain, forecasting, manufacturing, sourcing/procurement, or vendor management experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL</li><li>Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience</li><li>3+ years of driving process improvements experience</li><li>Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization</li><li>Experience building processes, project management, and schedules</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually 
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually</div>

Category Manager, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

<div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">DESCRIPTION</h2><div>
At Amazon, we're working to be the most customer-centric company on earth. If you'd like to help us build the place to find and buy anything online, this is your chance to make history. 
 
We are seeking a Category Manager to strategically source Services for our global Customer Fulfillment network. The person in this role will coordinate with several teams across Amazon and will interact with our most important suppliers to satisfy organizational requirements. The person in this will work and partner with multiple teams to develop and execute category sourcing strategies, deliver savings, and improve productivity across the category. 
 
 
 
Key job responsibilities 
<ul><li>Establish category sourcing strategies, lead cross-functional strategic sourcing teams, negotiate with suppliers and execute contracts to optimize Amazon&rsquo;s competitive position.</li><li>Drive appropriate relationships with category suppliers, with a principal objective of achieving the optimal solution and cost of ownership that meets the business&rsquo; goals supported by a culture of continuous improvement with performance benchmarks in use.</li><li>Manage category suppliers to proactively identify, monitor and optimize opportunities.</li><li>Act as a market intelligence provider regarding categories; anticipate strategic opportunities and keep key stakeholders informed.</li><li>Drive category suppliers in Supplier Relationship Management activities to mitigate risk, improve performance and add value to Amazon.</li><li>Identify, achieve and report on savings and sustainability value targets for category sourcing activities.</li><li>Align with internal customers and understand the business application of the category.</li><li>Build the category metrics model based on input from the category team to track and monitor performance to the category strategy; measure actual vs planned savings and advise team of trends, escalate issues and own action plans.</li><li>Candidate must be able to travel, up to 15%
</li></ul> 
A day in the life 
<ul><li>You will deliver market leading low-cost, innovative, and sustainable service solutions to help our Operations teams succeed and delight Amazon.com customers with value, selection and convenience. Additionally, you will undertake initiatives to ensure continuity of service supply.</li><li>You will collaborate to seek inputs and manage outputs from our external suppliers as well as internal cross-functional partners.</li><li>You may have to adapt and sometimes take different roles from strategy development to project management to rapidly meet customer needs.</li><li>You will focus on deep diving categories to unlock value and help deploy services at scale for Operations.
</li></ul> 
Amazon offers a full range of benefits for you and eligible family members, including domestic partners and their children. Benefits can vary by location, the number of regularly scheduled hours you work, length of employment, and job status such as seasonal or temporary employment. The benefits that generally apply to regular, full-time employees include: 
1. Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage 
2. Maternity and Parental Leave Options 
3. Paid Time Off (PTO) 
4. 401(k) PlanIf you are not sure that every qualification on the list above describes you exactly, we'd still love to hear from you! At Amazon, we value people with unique backgrounds, experiences, and skillsets. If you&rsquo;re passionate about this role and want to make an impact on a global scale, please apply! 
 
About the team 
<ul><li>We are customer inclusive and take a data-informed approach to scalable globally for all our customers
</li><li>We are Safety-first, innovation-first team; we experiment new ideas and challenge old norms</li><li>We believe in strategic partnerships to unlock optimal value and cost of ownership across our categories</li><li>We lead on &amp; advocate for Sustainability to help reduce the carbon footprint of our Operations buildings</li></ul></div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of program or project management experience</li><li>3+ years of working cross functionally with tech and non-tech teams experience</li><li>3+ years of defining and implementing process improvement initiatives using data and metrics experience</li><li>2+ years of supply chain experience</li><li>Bachelor's degree</li><li>Knowledge of Excel (Pivot Tables, VLookUps) at an advanced level and SQL</li><li>Experience defining program requirements and using data and metrics to determine improvements</li></ul><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS</h2><ul><li>3+ years of driving end to end delivery, and communicating results to senior leadership experience</li><li>3+ years of driving process improvements experience</li><li>Experience in stakeholder management, dealing with multiple stakeholders at varied levels of the organization</li><li>Experience building processes, project management, and schedules</li></ul> 
Amazon is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of protected veteran status, disability, or other legally protected status. 
 
Our inclusive culture empowers Amazonians to deliver the best results for our customers. If you have a disability and need a workplace accommodation or adjustment during the application and hiring process, including support for the interview or onboarding process, please visit https://amazon.jobs/content/en/how-we-hire/accommodations for more information. If the country/region you&rsquo;re applying in isn&rsquo;t listed, please contact your Recruiting Partner. 
The base salary range for this position is listed below. Your Amazon package will include sign-on payments and restricted stock units (RSUs). Final compensation will be determined based on factors including experience, qualifications, and location. Amazon also offers comprehensive benefits including health insurance (medical, dental, vision, prescription, Basic Life &amp; AD&amp;D insurance and option for Supplemental life plans, EAP, Mental Health Support, Medical Advice Line, Flexible Spending Accounts, Adoption and Surrogacy Reimbursement coverage), 401(k) matching, paid time off, and parental leave. Learn more about our benefits at https://amazon.jobs/en/benefits. 
USA, AZ, Tempe - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually 
USA, TN, Nashville - 77,200.00 - 115,800.00 USD annually 
USA, TX, Houston - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually 
USA, VA, Arlington - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually 
USA, WA, Bellevue - 85,800.00 - 128,600.00 USD annually</div>

Category Manager, Services, Global Procurement Organization (GPO)

POWERTECH

<div>
 
 External Job Description
 
 
 
 
 Position Summary
 
 
 
 The
 
 Senior Sourcing Specialist Procurement
 
 will support the development and execution of sourcing strategies for critical propulsion system components, materials, and services. Reporting to the
 
 Strategic Sourcing Manager
 
 , the role is responsible for conducting market research, managing supplier selection processes, supporting negotiations, and ensuring sourcing decisions align with program, cost, and compliance requirements.
 
 
 
 Key Responsibilities
 
 
 
 <ul>
 <li>
 Sourcing Execution
 </li>
 <ul>
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 Conduct market analysis to identify qualified suppliers and assess industry trends, risks, and opportunities.
 </li>
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 Manage requests for quotation (RFQs), requests for proposal (RFPs), and supplier bid evaluations.
 </li>
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 Support the Strategic Sourcing Manager in developing and implementing category strategies and sourcing roadmaps.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Supplier Engagement &amp; Evaluation
 </li>
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 Assist in supplier identification, prequalification, and onboarding.
 </li>
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 Participate in supplier audits and capability assessments in collaboration with Quality and Engineering.
 </li>
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 Monitor supplier performance against cost, quality, and delivery metrics and recommend improvement actions.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Commercial Support
 </li>
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 Support negotiations on pricing, terms, and conditions to achieve best total cost of ownership.
 </li>
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 Contribute to the development of long-term agreements and strategic partnerships.
 </li>
 <li>
 Prepare sourcing documentation, cost analysis, and business case presentations for management approval.
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Risk &amp; Compliance Management
 </li>
 <ul>
 <li>
 Identify supply chain risks and support mitigation strategies, including dual sourcing and supplier diversification.
 </li>
 <li>
 Ensure sourcing activities comply with company policies, industry standards, and applicable regulations (e.g., ITAR, export controls, REACH).
 </li>
 </ul>
 <li>
 Cross-Functional Collaboration
 </li>
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 Work with Engineering, Program Management, Manufacturing, and Quality to align sourcing decisions with technical and program requirements.
 </li>
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 Provide regular updates to the Strategic Sourcing Manager on sourcing progress, risks, and opportunities.
 </li>
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 Support design-to-cost and supplier innovation initiatives.
 
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 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Qualifications
 
 
 
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 Education
 </li>
 <ul>
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 Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
 </li>
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 Professional certifications (CIPS, ISM, APICS) preferred.
 </li>
 </ul>
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 Experience
 </li>
 <ul>
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 3&ndash;8 years of procurement or sourcing experience, preferably in propulsion systems, aerospace, defense, or advanced manufacturing industries.
 </li>
 <li>
 Experience conducting supplier negotiations and managing sourcing projects.
 </li>
 <li>
 Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and sourcing tools.
 </li>
 <li>
 Familiarity with regulatory and compliance requirements in global supply chains.
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 </ul>
 
 Performance Indicators
 
 
 
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 <li>
 Timely execution of sourcing projects and supplier selections
 </li>
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 Cost savings and total cost of ownership improvements
 </li>
 <li>
 Supplier performance in quality, cost, and delivery
 </li>
 <li>
 Compliance with sourcing policies and regulatory requirements
 </li>
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 Contribution to program milestone achievement and supply base development
 
 
 </li>
 </ul>
 
 #Powertech
 
</div>

Procurement Specialist

Capgemini

<div><div><div><div>Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you&rsquo;d like, where you&rsquo;ll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you&rsquo;ll be able to reimagine what&rsquo;s possible. Join us and help the world&rsquo;s leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.
<div><div><div><h2 class="jobSectionHeader">Long Description</h2>
</div><div>The Corporate Professional Services (CPS) &ndash; EU Regional Buying Centre Buyer is responsible for executing CPS sourcing activities and delivering the associated Savings Plan within the Regional Buying Centre, in line with the Global CPS Sourcing Strategy, the CPS Target Operating Model, and the guidance of the EU Regional Buying Centre Lead.
The CPS category covers six product areas: Employee Benefits, MarCom (Marketing &amp; Communication), MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Congresses and Events), Insurance, Professional Services, and Training.
For this role, the assigned scope is BeNeLux &ndash; Employee Benefits / MarCom / MICE. Geographic and category scope may evolve over time based on business needs and the Buyer&rsquo;s interest in developing new domains.
The role ensures full compliance with Procurement processes and policies, guaranteeing disciplined and auditable sourcing execution. It contributes to the definition, deployment, and maintenance of the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and supports effective Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) in line with CPS governance.
The position ensures disciplined execution of the CPS Sourcing Cycle, translating approved category strategies into concrete sourcing and savings actions, and is accountable for the delivery, tracking, and documentation of sourcing-related savings within scope.
Country-level stakeholder ownership remains under the Procurement Category Manager &ndash; External Resources &amp; Corporate Professional Services &ndash; Benelux.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Category Strategy &amp; Value Creation
<ul><li>Execute sourcing initiatives aligned with Global CPS category strategies and approved Buying Centre Sourcing and Savings Plans</li>
<li>Translate global category direction into concrete sourcing actions that maximize value for money, service quality, and risk mitigation</li>
<li>Identify and support opportunities for standardization, industrialization, and leverage within the assigned category and geographic scope</li>
<li>Contribute market intelligence, supplier insights, and savings opportunities to support continuous enhancement of category performance</li>
</ul>Stakeholder Partnership
<ul><li>Collaborate closely with the EU Regional Buying Centre Lead, Global CPS stakeholders, and Country Category Managers</li>
<li>Support early procurement involvement by enabling structured sourcing execution aligned with approved strategies</li>
<li>Contribute to sourcing-related discussions, performance reviews, and execution updates as required, while country-level stakeholder ownership remains under Country CMs</li>
</ul>Supplier &amp; Contract Management
<ul><li>Execute end-to-end sourcing activities including RfX processes, negotiations, renewals, and supplier selections within assigned CPS categories</li>
<li>Operate sourcing activities leveraging the Preferred Supplier List (PSL) and contribute to Supplier Relationship Management (SRM) performance</li>
<li>Support contract execution, commercial performance tracking, and continuous improvement initiatives in line with CPS governance and standards</li>
</ul>CANDIDATE PROFILE
Education:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Business Administration, Procurement, Supply Chain, Finance, Engineering, or a related field preferred</li>
<li>Strategic sourcing execution within a global procurement framework</li>
<li>RfX management, negotiations, and supplier selection</li>
<li>Savings delivery, tracking, and documentation (P&amp;L, Cost Avoidance, Cost Containment)</li>
<li>Strong understanding of sourcing governance, compliance, and auditability</li>
<li>Ability to translate global category strategies into executable actions</li>
<li>Collaboration within matrixed, regional, and global procurement environments</li>
<li>Contribution to process standardization and sourcing maturity</li>
<li>German and English fluency is a must</li>
</ul></div></div></div>Capgemini is an AI-powered global business and technology transformation partner, delivering tangible business value. We imagine the future of organizations and make it real with AI, technology and people. With our strong heritage of nearly 60 years, we are a responsible and diverse group of 420,000 team members in more than 50 countries. We deliver end-to-end services and solutions with our deep industry expertise and strong partner ecosystem, leveraging our capabilities across strategy, technology, design, engineering and business operations. The Group reported 2024 global revenues of &euro;22.1 billion.
 
Make it real | www.capgemini.com</div></div></div></div>

Procurement Buying Centre Buyer - Employee Benefits/MarCom/MICE - DACH

<div>Facility/Group Specific Responsibilities:
<ul><li>Executing ERP purchasing signals in a timely manner.
</li><li>Maintaining ERP data as required; Supporting purchasing automation initiatives;
</li><li>Quoting activities with supplier to ensure ARM is receiving the best pricing and maximum IKTVA score (in conjunction with the Sourcing Manager).
</li><li>Ensuring suppliers deliver products on time and are paid accordingly.
</li><li>Working with the logistics team to obtain necessary information and/or help arrange shipment.
</li><li>Working with the warehouse to resolve frustrated cargo issues; Engaging with the global supply chain team, as well as local sourcing manager, to ensure ARM is following global best practices.
</li><li>Working with other departments to understand or support their needs; Continually working to improve departmental KPI&rsquo;s.
</li><li>Ensuring HSE compliance for themselves and their suppliers.
</li><li>Adhering to all company policies
</li></ul>Education/Qualifications:
<ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
</li></ul>Experience Required:
<ul><li>A minimum of 3 years&rsquo; experience in a similar role.
</li><li>Proven procurement experience is a bonus.
</li><li>This person will be required to heavily utilize the ARM ERP system.
</li><li>Has experience within the oil and gas sector and understand terminology is a bonus.</li></ul></div>

Procurement specialist

Jadeer

<div>We are seeking an experienced Senior Localization Talent Manager to lead recruitment and vendor/talent strategies for our localization and language services, with a strong focus on building and managing global freelance networks. The successful candidate will partner with hiring managers, build strong candidate pipelines across multiple language pairs and markets, and drive a best-in-class candidate experience from sourcing through onboarding.<h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Key Responsibilities</h3><ul><li>
Own end-to-end sourcing and onboarding of both full-time hires and freelance linguists/vendors, including translators, interpreters, voice-over artists, dubbing providers, QA linguists, and localization specialists.</li><li>
Build, manage, and scale a global network of freelance linguists and language service vendors across multiple languages and service types.</li><li>
Design and implement assessment workflows for linguistic, technical, and service-based roles (translation tests, MTPE evaluation, voice-over/dubbing samples, CAT tool proficiency, QA checks).</li><li>
Collaborate with hiring managers and L&amp;D to define role profiles, competencies, and career pathways for localization teams.</li><li>
Manage interview processes, shortlist candidates, provide structured feedback, and support offer negotiation and closing.</li><li>
Champion diversity, equity and inclusion in sourcing and selection; ensure unbiased hiring practices across languages and markets.</li><li>
Maintain and improve recruitment metrics and reporting (time-to-hire, source effectiveness, quality of hire) and recommend process improvements.</li><li>
Maintain candidate data and recruitment documentation in the applicant tracking system; ensure compliance with data protection and local employment laws.</li><li>
Own vendor onboarding, qualification, rate negotiation, and ongoing performance management to ensure quality, availability, and cost efficiency.</li><li>
Partner with project and operations teams to allocate the right freelance talent to projects based on language, specialization, availability, and performance.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Required Skills &amp; Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Human Resources, Linguistics, Translation, or a related field.</li><li>
3+ years of experience in localization recruitment, vendor management, or freelance talent management within the language services industry.</li><li>
Strong understanding of localization workflows across translation, interpretation, MTPE, voice-over, and dubbing services..., CAT tools SDL Trados Studio, memoQ, Phrase (formerly Memsource), and linguistic QA processes.</li><li>
Excellent sourcing skills across platforms (LinkedIn, specialized forums, freelance marketplaces) and experience building language-specific talent pools.</li><li>
Experience designing and implementing practical skills assessments for linguists and localization technologists.</li><li>
Proficient in using ATS systems and recruitment analytics to drive decisions and reporting.</li><li>
Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills; ability to partner with hiring managers and cross-functional teams.</li><li>
Excellent written and verbal communication in English; additional languages an advantage.</li><li>
Demonstrable commitment to inclusive hiring practices and ability to recruit across diverse geographies and cultures.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Preferred Qualifications</h3><ul><li>
Background or qualification in linguistics, translation studies, localization project management, or similar.</li><li>
Experience recruiting for technical localization roles.</li><li>
Hands-on experience managing freelance vendors, including onboarding, rate negotiation, and performance tracking.</li><li>
Experience working in a global matrix organization or with remote/distributed teams.</li></ul><h3 class="jobSectionHeader">
Soft Skills</h3><ul><li>
Strong interpersonal skills with a consultative approach to recruitment and talent advising.</li><li>
Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple roles and priorities concurrently.</li><li>
Analytical mindset with attention to detail and a focus on continuous improvement.</li><li>
Highly adaptable and flexible, with strong punctuality and responsiveness when managing time-sensitive freelance talent and projects.</li></ul><h4 class="jobSectionHeader">
What We Offer</h4><ul><li>
Competitive salary and benefits package commensurate with experience.</li><li>
Opportunities for professional development and career progression within a global, growing company.</li><li>
Collaborative, inclusive culture that values innovation and continuous learning.</li><li>
Flexible working arrangements to support work&ndash;life balance.</li></ul>
Work Conditions:
<ul><li>Hybrid Module</li><li>
Monday to Friday</li><li>
9AM - 6PM</li></ul>
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of background. If you are passionate about sourcing world-class localization talent and shaping high-performing language teams, we would love to hear from you.</div>

Senior Localization Talent Specialist

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